Conor McGregor calls for equal pay for female athletes in response to the latest Forbes report on highest earners. Polish tennis player Iga Świątek tops the female athlete list, earning $23.9 million in the last year. McGregor’s call sparks a debate on gender equality in sports.
| Athlete | Earnings (in millions) |
|---|---|
| Conor McGregor | $180 |
| Iga Świątek | $23.9 |
Conor McGregor, the Irish MMA star, has called for equal pay for female athletes following the release of the latest Forbes report on the highest earners. McGregor, who topped the male athlete earnings list in 2021, earned a staggering $180 million. In comparison, Iga Świątek, the top-earning female athlete, earned $23.9 million. McGregor’s call for equal pay has ignited a conversation about gender equality in sports.
Conor McGregor, the Irish MMA star, has recently advocated for equal pay for female athletes in response to the latest Forbes report on the highest earners. McGregor, who topped the male athlete earnings list in 2021, emphasized the need for organizations to pay female athletes more, highlighting the significant disparity in earnings. The article revealed that Polish tennis player Iga Świątek topped the female athlete list, earning $23.9 million in the last year. McGregor’s call for equal pay has sparked a debate on gender equality in sports.
